Buyer

PW Construction Recruitment

Posted 10 days ago, valid for 11 days

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The job role is for an M&E Buyer located in Sittingbourne, offering a salary between £35k and £40k.
The buyer will manage procurement processes throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal to close-out.
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast-paced buying environment, preferably within construction and mechanical/electrical trades.
Responsibilities include drafting procurement strategies, ensuring compliance, and providing regular updates to the Project Manager.
Interested applicants can apply by submitting their CV or contacting Chloe at PW Construction Recruitment for more information.

Job Role: M&E Buyer

Area: Sittingbourne

Salary: £35k - £40k

My client is looking for a M&E Buyer to join the team. The buyer will be involved in a project from the proposal/study phases up to the project close-out and handover.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for drafting/coordinating/compiling Materials Management and Contracts Management strategies and plans as well as the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan
Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and procedures including forms and templates to be used on the projects
Responsible for the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage
Ensures compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system
Understands and manages the procurement and project strategies in order to provide the best outcomes in terms of scope, cost and time
Acts as primary communication resource within the project regarding procurement issues
Foresees potential problems, slippage or delays and pro-actively implements corrective measures to resolve the issues or mitigates the impact thereof
Provides reporting and updates to the Project Manager on a regular basis
Ensures efficient and correct usage of Procurement Management Systems and Document Management Systems

The ideal candidate will be:

3 Years + experience of buying in a high pace environment
Experience within the construction, mechanical and electrical trades
Extensive and demonstrable experience of the material orders

This role is being handled by Chloe, PW Construction Recruitment.

Please apply with your CV or alternatively call or email for more information.

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